Family of crash victim says wind was to blame, seeks Good Samaritan who stopped to help

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The family of a 24-year-old Greeley man involved in Tuesday’s crash near the Mad Russian Golf Course says wind was to blame, and they’re hoping to find the Good Samaritan who stopped to help.

Fernando Hernandez said his cousin, Eduardo Lopez, was following his boss to a construction site when strong winds blew him into the oncoming lane of traffic.

According to Milliken police, the pickup Lopez was driving and a Mitsubishi convertible, driven by 58-year-old Jennifer Burkhart, crashed about 6 p.m. on Colo. 257 just south of the golf course entrance. The two front bumpers of the vehicles collided, police said.

Both drivers were transported to Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland. Sgt. Tim Handel said both are listed in stable condition. Hernandez said his cousin was ejected from the pickup and has undergone back surgery.

Lopez told Hernandez that a pregnant woman had stopped to help after the crash, and she had placed a baby blanket on his bleeding head.

Hernandez said he found a baby blanket among Lopez’s belongings at the hospital, and the family wants to thank the person who stopped.

Anyone with information on the person who stopped to help after the crash may contact The Tribune at wphillips@greeleytribune.com or at (970) 392-5623.

Hernandez said his family would also like to wish Burkhart a speedy recovery.